BANANA BROWN BETTY

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At home in Bremen, Indiana, Kathleen Starcevich recalls that her three kids used to "go bananas" over this delicious, down-home dessert flavored with a sunny splash of orange juice, brown sugar, bananas and cinnamon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup orange juice, divided
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon butter
6 small firm bananas, cut into chunks
6 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
TOPPING:
1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine 1/4 cup orange juice, sugar and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until light caramel in color, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add bananas and stir gently to combine. , Spoon half of banana mixture into six 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon bread crumbs. Top with remaining banana mixture. Spoon 2 tablespoons remaining orange juice over each. , In a small bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, orange zest, cinnamon and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over bananas. , Place ramekins in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Waisale Moce
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. I doubled the recipe and it fed 12 people easily.


itz Swanzy
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have everything on hand to make it.


Mithel Shakib
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This is a great recipe for a beginner baker. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Malaika Iqbal
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a classic dessert that everyone should try.


FJ FIROJ
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or brunch. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


RAKIBUL HASAN JONY
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


mere maa
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My family loved this dessert! They said it was the best banana brown betty they'd ever had.


Waliraj Poot333
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. It only took a few minutes to prep and then I just popped it in the oven.


Naresh Saud
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Saon Pk
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I've tried several banana brown betty recipes and this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and spice.


Maal sk Grant
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This is a great recipe for a winter dessert. It's warm and comforting and perfect for a cold night.


kisan maharjan
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Muzammil Kachi
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The spices in this recipe really make it. I especially love the cinnamon and nutmeg.


maya nariman
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I love that this recipe uses ripe bananas. It's a great way to use up fruit that would otherwise go to waste.


md mustafijur rahman
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This was my first time making banana brown betty and it was so easy! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. Definitely a new favorite dessert.


Zane Basson
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a classic comfort food that my whole family loves.


Kalida Miugari
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This banana brown betty was a hit! The combination of bananas, oats, and spices was perfect. I served it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it was heavenly.


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